What Is an Output Device?
An output device is a piece of computer hardware that receives data from a computer and then translates that data into another form. That form may be audio, visual, textual, or hard copy such as a printed document.
The key distinction between an input device and an output device is that an input device sends data to the computer, whereas an output device receives data from the computer.
For example, using a microphone to record a podcast is an example of using an input device. Listening to the recorded podcast through a connected speaker is an example of using an output device. Both output and input devices are examples of auxiliary or peripheral devices.
Analyzing the Functionality of a Device
There are four different categories of output device: visual, data, print, and sound. Each output device example has a specific history, so here I cover specifically how each device works, when it became a part of technology history, popular brands on the market selling the device, and a fun fact.
10 Examples of Output Devices
- Monitor
- Printer
- Headphones
- Computer Speakers
- Projector
- GPS
- Sound Card
- Video Card
- Braille Reader
- Speech-Generating Device
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